The Airbus A340-500 quad-jet long held the record for the world’s longest range commercial aircraft until it was surpassed by its newer sibling, the A350-900ULR.
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Classic Turboprops: The Tupolev Tu-114
A record-breaking aircraft took to the skies in 1955. The Tupolev Tu-114 is a turboprop that can outrun a jet. It can also fly at
How does a winglet on the wingtip work?
Looking out the plane window, you might be beginning to wonder what those fins on the wingtip are for. Some resemble tails, while others resemble
Which airlines still operate the Boeing 757
The Boeing 757 is a narrow-body, long-range aircraft designed to bridge the gap between the 737 and the twin-aisle 757. It went into production in
Why did PAL operate the Boeing 727 in the 1980s
The Boeing 727 was one of the least popular planes in Philippine Airlines’ previous fleet. Unlike the Boeing 747, BAC One-Eleven, Airbus A300, and McDonnell
Recognizing the various variants of the Airbus A320 family
To the untrained eye, an Airbus A320 is simply an A320. However, there are several variants of this best-selling narrow-body jet. The avgeek will be
The evolution of the narrow-body jetliner fleet of PAL
Philippine Airlines has a long history with narrow-body jet aircraft in its fleet. In fact, its first narrowbody or single aisle aircraft, the Douglas DC-8,
Twenty two years of the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 in the PAL fleet
The McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30 has to be one of the most interesting aircraft in Philippine Airlines’ historic fleet. In fact, PAL flew the DC-10 for
Where are Cebu Pacific’s Airbus A319s?
Cebu Pacific began operating used and old Douglas DC-9s and Boeing 757s before becoming a major Airbus operator in 2005. There were two Airbus A320s
Should PAL acquire NTU Qatar Airways Airbus A350-1000 aircraft?
According to a recent post, Philippine Airlines is considering restoring flights to London, Auckland, and New Zealand in 2023, depending on the airline’s performance and